wall plug

[TheKingOfKool]

Instead of a USB passthrough, how about just a regular passthrough that plugs into the wall? That way you don't need to be at your computer, you could also use it just sitting on your couch watching TV

 

[Angela]

What about a USB adaptor plug?

 

[TheKingOfKool]

What about a USB adaptor plug?

why pay an extra $20 though for an adapter when you can just plug it directly into the wall?

 

[KatyS]

here is one that both plugs into the wall, and has a rechargable battery in it, so you can walk away from the wall. Battery last a long time over 6hrs.

ThinkGeek :: Portable USB Power Supply


Works great!

 

[Vince1]

Just be sure to use the 5v 1amp (1000ma) for best performance. Your computer is max 500ma. Atomizers work best at 1amp.

 

[KatyS]

Vince the one I showed is 5v-500 ma but seems to work really well, guess I will keep looking

 

[KatyS]

This one plugs in wall, has 2 amp 5v, more that you need, but does not have rechargeable battery in it so it has to stay plugged in wall.

USB Power Adapter

 

[wv2win]

This one works like a charm and is $9.99

http://www.amazon.com/Coby-CA81-Pow...ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1240279116&sr=8-1

 

[Vince1]

WV2Win has the right idea, The 2 amp may be too much and burn out your atomizers. Since your batteries are usually 250ma-300ma anything higher will work(500ma etc) but the 1000ma or 1amp work best. I think I read somewhere that 1200ma or 1.2amp is about the maximum before burnout.

 

[katink]

1 amp, 5 volt, free shipping. I use them, they work well for me.

US-plug: DealExtreme: $4.22 1000mA USB AC Adapter (US)

UK-plug: DealExtreme: $4.28 1000mA USB AC Adapter (UK)

EU-plug: DealExtreme: $4.30 1000mA USB AC Adapter (European)

 

[lec666]

1 amp, 5 volt, free shipping. I use them, they work well for me.

US-plug: DealExtreme: $4.22 1000mA USB AC Adapter (US)

UK-plug: DealExtreme: $4.28 1000mA USB AC Adapter (UK)

EU-plug: DealExtreme: $4.30 1000mA USB AC Adapter (European)

sweet....trying to figure why some i have for mp3 players don't fair so well.
is there a cig lighter adapter that's 1000mA ? the ones i've seen are only 500mA

vince.cadc a pc's USB port puts out about 1.34A. Maddog has measured it
while using a passthrough.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/modders-forum/3759-my-diy-dse901-magnum-power.html

 

[Vince1]

Perhaps some are different. It was my understanding that most only put out a small amount until it received a request from the USB device for more power and ecigs can't ask for more power, I could be wrong on this. I did read about the USB3 being higher power, mine is kind of old, usb2.

http://www.girr.org/mac_stuff/usb_stuff.html info on USB power

 

[PakAdayX50]

I use my USB pass-thru with a $5 wall adapter and also with the DC auto version in the car. Both work perfectly.

 

[lec666]

I use my USB pass-thru with a $5 wall adapter and also with the DC auto version in the car. Both work perfectly.

which brand do you have ? i'm yet to find one locally that can do 1A in the car.

 

[joniliff]

Just be sure to use the 5v 1amp (1000ma) for best performance. Your computer is max 500ma. Atomizers work best at 1amp.

Not arguing, Vince...but where did you get your information on (a) "computer is max 500ma" and (b) "Atomizers work best at 1 amp"

I'd like to get the correct information, thank you. I've not seen specific
information on the normal power requirements for the atomizers.

John

 

[Vince1]

Sorry Jon, I don't have a link handy. This is just something I made a note of a while back when I started. I'm sure you can find it somewhere in the pages of the modders forum. If I see it I will let you know. If you really want the info you could post your question there and get a quick reply.

Edit- Try here- http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...dse-901-atomiser-amp-draw.html?highlight=1amp

 

[walterdsouzajr]

my battery charger comes with a wall adapter plug built in it.!

Instead of a USB passthrough, how about just a regular passthrough that plugs into the wall? That way you don't need to be at your computer, you could also use it just sitting on your couch watching TV

 

[duke118]

Instead of a USB passthrough, how about just a regular passthrough that plugs into the wall? That way you don't need to be at your computer, you could also use it just sitting on your couch watching TV

I made My own plug in. One 4.5 700mah transformer one des901 end pvc or copper tubing for a body and wire it up. Real easy!

 

[wegster]

Not arguing, Vince...but where did you get your information on (a) "computer is max 500ma" and (b) "Atomizers work best at 1 amp"

I'd like to get the correct information, thank you. I've not seen specific
information on the normal power requirements for the atomizers.

John

Search for 'USB2 specification' or 'USB2 output' - the 500ma is part of the specification.

 

[just josh]

As far as adapters go you don't have to worry about providing to much current (i.e. amperage). The current draw is determined by the demands of what you are using (i.e. the cigarette). If your cig needs 1 amp, it will only draw one amp. The rating on these chargers just show what they are capable of producing. Just make sure the voltage isn't too high and the amperage rating meets or exceeds the demands of your cig.